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1981 Oldsmobile OmegaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1981 Oldsmobile Omega, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 25, 1996. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1981 Oldsmobile Omega has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Electrical system
1Seat belts
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
1981 Oldsmobile Omega recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
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Hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Oldsmobile.
Best & worst years
1981 vs. every other Omega year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Omega median. How we score
'73'74'75'77'78'80'81'82'83'84
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1981 Oldsmobile Omega, and the recalls they led to.
- TRANS. LOCKUPS AND TRANS. HARD SHIFTINGNo recall
- POWER ST. ASSISTNo recall
Own a 1981 Omega?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.